‘Long COVID’ affects 1 in 10 kids, Israel survey finds

Approximately 1 in 10 Israeli children experienced lasting infectious-disease symptoms after recovering from their illnesses, according to the country’s Health Ministry. Findings from a phone survey conducted from late May-June 2021 drew from 13,834 parents of kids aged 3-18 who recovered from COVID-19. Results indicated 11.2% of the kids experienced “some symptoms after recovery,” however…

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COVID-19 vaccine boosters unnecessary for most, say FDA advisers reportedly resigning over issue

Available evidence doesn’t yet indicate a need for infectious-disease infectious-diseasebooster shots among the general population, an international group of scientists said Monday, including two senior FDA officials reportedly stepping down from their posts over a disagreement with the White House on the administration of booster shots.  Marion Gruber, director of the FDA’s Office of Vaccines…

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NY hospital puts baby deliveries on hold as maternity workers quit over COVID-19 vaccine mandate

A hospital in upstate us-regions will put reproductive-health on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit resigned over the infectious-disease vaccine mandate, according to local reports. Lewis County General Hospital will be forced to temporarily stop all baby deliveries after Sept. 24 due to the staff’s refusal to get vaccinated, WWNY-TV reported. NEW…

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What health threats did 9/11 first responders face?

While it has been 20 years since the terror, the images of the day are indelible on American memory. First responders and new-york-city” target=”_blank”>New York City< Of the nearly 3,000 people killed, the crime suffered 23 fatalities, 37 members of the PAPD were lost and 343 FDNY members were killed: the largest loss of life…

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COVID-19 vaccine and kids: Why can’t children under 12 receive shots yet? FDA weighs in

The FDA attempted to shed light on the rigorous review process behind yet-to-be authorized infectious-disease infectious-diseaseamong kids under 12 on Friday as young children remain ineligible for vaccines amid the start of school, stoking concerns and frustration among parents, teachers and pediatricians. CLICK HERE TO FIND A COVID-19 VACCINE NEAR YOU “The FDA is working…

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